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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalting
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevating
Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
The investment is a surprising move for Lee, who focuses his content on mom-and-pop restaurants, usually with an aim of elevating them to his audience.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Trump has also sought to cancel wind power projects while elevating coal — which contributes to climate change — as a source of energy.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Hinepehinga are all being honored for their work in elevating the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Since then, a group of Paralympic athletes has launched Culxtured, a media collective dedicated to elevating para sports.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
These changes can drag on already-lackluster consumer sentiment while further elevating affordability as a leading political issue.
—Alex Harring,itzel Franco, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The smooth black leather and wood-look rubber soles are perfect for elevating your office attire without distracting from the rest of your outfit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Housed at the Michigan State University School of Journalism, the Hall of Fame recognizes journalists who have advanced a free and responsible press while elevating the profession across the state.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Hegseth apparently delighted in dispensing death and elevating and glorifying war.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
The investment is a surprising move for Lee, who focuses his content on mom-and-pop restaurants, usually with an aim of elevating them to his audience.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Trump has also sought to cancel wind power projects while elevating coal — which contributes to climate change — as a source of energy.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Hinepehinga are all being honored for their work in elevating the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Since then, a group of Paralympic athletes has launched Culxtured, a media collective dedicated to elevating para sports.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
These changes can drag on already-lackluster consumer sentiment while further elevating affordability as a leading political issue.
—Alex Harring,itzel Franco, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The smooth black leather and wood-look rubber soles are perfect for elevating your office attire without distracting from the rest of your outfit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Housed at the Michigan State University School of Journalism, the Hall of Fame recognizes journalists who have advanced a free and responsible press while elevating the profession across the state.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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It’s been very, very moving, and it’s never happened for a Norwegian film before.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Juraj Slafkovsky put Montreal in front less than five minutes before the second intermission, lifting a wrist shot over Kuemper’s glove from the slot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday afternoon, Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout, lifting the Avalanche to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Wild in their final meeting of the regular season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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But ever since Ticketmaster and Live Nation merged in 2010, the companies have been accused of promoting anticompetitive behaviors.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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One Russian dancer posted a video of someone removing a Marty Supreme poster to reveal a poster promoting a performance of Swan Lake.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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The executive is looking to bring the Kate Somerville brand back to a strong position by leaning into its clinical roots and exalting its hero ExfoliKate line of cleansers and treatments, priced between $46 for a foaming wash and $85 for an exfoliating treatment.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
30 Dec. 2025
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In the office, he was admired not only for his skill and leadership, but also for his compassion toward new team members, his uplifting humor during challenging times, and his calm guidance in high-pressure situations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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There are few things more uplifting in team sports than the sight of a town and a group of players driving each other on, hardly daring to dream just how far a journey might take them.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Member’s Mark Coconut Cake has returned to the bakery just in time for Easter, delighting fans who eagerly await its annual appearance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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This same story of economic reinvigoration is playing out across the nation in dozens of rural counties that have embraced renewable energy projects, delighting taxpayers, enriching county coffers and making previously unaffordable public works projects possible.—
Sophie Hartley,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Sinomine Resource Group are also constructing lithium sulfate plants tied to their Zimbabwean mines, raising questions about whether the country is building an independent refining sector or simply deepening its role inside China’s battery ecosystem.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Unlike chatbots that simply respond to prompts, AI agents can take proactive actions, which often require broader access to data and systems, raising privacy and security concerns.—
Evelyn Cheng,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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